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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 264.15 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 264.15 and 139.02 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 264.15 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/264.15 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 264.15 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 36,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,722.13/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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